Statement from Robert L. Borosage, co-director of the Campaign for America’s Future:

“The Rebuild America Act offers strong medicine for what ails America – and a stunning rebuke both to those who say we can’t afford to invest in our future and to those who would cut vital investments to the bone.”

“The Rebuild America Act is common sense,” said Borosage. “If we want to rebuild the American middle class and revive the American Dream, we have to invest in areas vital to our future – a modern infrastructure, modernizing our schools, investing in education and training for 21st century jobs. And we have to be serious about a national manufacturing strategy so we make things in America once more. And, as the Rebuild America Act demonstrates; we can afford to do this, with sensible and fair tax reform.

“This common sense approach to investing in the future for our country would help us revive opportunity and the core American promise –the idea that any kid willing to work will have the opportunity to grow up and make it in America.”

Rep. DeLauro and Rep. Braley’s bill, which was introduced today, is a companion to a Senate Rebuild America Act introduced in March by Sen. Tom Harkin.

The Campaign for America's Future (CAF) is a center for ideas and action that works to build an enduring majority for progressive change. The Campaign advances a progressive economic agenda and a vision of the future that works for the many, not simply the few. The Campaign is leading the fight for America's priorities - for good jobs and a sustainable economy, and for strengthening the safety net.

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